Dermatology
From the Journals
Heart disease raises risk of severe cutaneous adverse reactions to allopurinol
The study looked at allopurinol users over an 18-year period in British Columbia.
From the Journals
Review looks at natural course of alopecia areata in young children
Most children who develop alopecia areata before age 4 years have mild disease, and those who present with severe disease are more likely to...
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Marks on lower leg
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Parent survey sheds light on suboptimal compliance with eczema medications
“Responses suggest parents may be willing to use therapies with concerning side effects if they can see a clear benefit for their child’s eczema...
Pearl of the Month
Does this patient have bacterial conjunctivitis?
After ruling out serious eye disease, clinicians need to determine which cases of suspected conjunctivitis are most likely to be bacterial.
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Rash on lower legs and abdomen
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Pneumonia with tender, dry, crusted lips
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Benefits of peanut desensitization may not last
Previous studies have shown that desensitization to peanuts can be successful, but sustained response to oral immunotherapy after treatment...
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Left ear pain
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Pediatric HSCT recipients still risking sunburn
Pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients are practicing more sun-protection behaviors, but they still tan and sunburn as much as...
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Rash on the thigh
The patient’s study habits led to the diagnosis in this case.